“Smash Hits 02” from ONBEAT
2022.10.22(Sat) – 2022.11.03(Thu)
``Smash Hits 02'' from ONBEAT will be held at YUGEN Gallery from Saturday, October 22nd to Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.
This exhibition is a popular project developed by the bilingual art information magazine "ONBEAT" under the title "Notable Young Artists Recommended by ONBEAT", and will be held at "YUGEN Gallery" in Shibuya. .
The artists exhibited in the first half (October 22nd to October 27th) are Shinya Koga, Hiroki Nakano, Kiyo Ohtaki, Masashi Sasaki, Chiko Takei, Tartarus Japan, Hiroki Tsutamoto, Yu Uchida, Yujiro Ueno, and Yunori Yamamoto. In the second half (October 29th to November 3rd), Hironobu Asaka, Tomokazu Fujita, Yudai Kitaura, Hayato Koga, Ryosuke Misawa, Yohi Muta, Kazumasa Seino, and Aya Seki.
Their best works that are loved not only by readers but also by collectors are gathered together.
Please take a look at the eighth exhibition ““Smash Hits 02” from ONBEAT” curated by YUGEN Gallery by “ONBEAT”, which reexamines Japanese art culture and conveys its charm to the world.
Works on display
First term (October 22nd to October 27th)
Maya Koga
Hiroki Nakano
Ohtakiyo
Masashi Sasaki
Chiko Takei
Tartarus Japan
Daiki Tsutamoto
Yu Uchida
Yujiro Ueno
Yunori Yamamoto
2nd semester (October 29-November 3)
Hayato Koga
Tomokazu Fujita
Hirono Asaka
Ryosuke Misawa
Yudai Kitaura
Muta Yohi
Multicolored
Kazumasa Seino
*Some of the works on display are subject to change. please note that.
About work sales
At the same time as the exhibition is held, it will be possible to view and purchase the works on the YUGEN Gallery official online store.
Hirono Asaka
HIROYOSHI ASAKA
Born in Osaka in 1977. Graduated from Kyoto University of the Arts. 2009, 2012, 2017, 2020 Takashimaya Touring Exhibition (Tokyo, Osaka), 2014 Seizan Gallery (Tokyo), 2015 Isetan Shinjuku Store (Tokyo) and many other solo exhibitions. 2016 "Collect" (Germany), 2019 "VOLTA Basel" (Switzerland), "PULSE Art Fair" (Miami), "Art Central" (Hong Kong), "Break Eve Exhibition" (Roppongi Hills A/D Gallery), etc. Participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs. His works are stored in Osaka City, Ginza Eikokuya (Tokyo), and Oharayama Shrine (Fukuoka).
Tomokazu Fujita
TOMOICHI FUJITA
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1976. 1997 Graduated from Hida Kokusai Kogei Gakuen woodworking department. 2016 "Stories Born from Trees -Collaboration Exhibition by Contemporary Artist Tomokazu Fujita and Prefectural Art Collection Artist-" (Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art), 2017 "Wooden Stylistic Beauty" (Chibagin Himawari Gallery), 2018 "Man in the Castle" (Nezu Gallery Maruhi), 2019 “Desktop Honor” (Gallery MUMON), 2020 “Fuso Kuni” (Nihonbashi Takashimaya). Participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs such as “TENGAI2.0” (Roppongi Hills A/D Gallery) in 2015. Selected for the 2021 Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art.
Yudai Kitaura
YUDAI KITAURA
Born in 1994 in Nara Prefecture. In 2020, completed the lacquerware course at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Kyoto City University of Arts. Currently enrolled as a trainee in the Nara Traditional Crafts Successor Development System. In 2021, he participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs, including the Kyoto City University of Arts Art Gallery @KCUA, SICF21 Winners Exhibition (Spiral), and 3331 Art Fair (3331 Arts Chiyoda). 2020 Kyoto City University of Arts Graduation Works Exhibition Graduate Mayor's Award and many other awards. In 2021, he participated in the three-dimensional lacquer project of Ito Jakuchu “Skull” and Matsumoto Tomoyuki “Frog” at Hozoji.
Hayato Koga
HAYATO KOGA
Born in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1983. 2008 Graduated from Bunka Gakuin Art Department. Many solo exhibitions. 2018 "Shibuya Style vol.12" (Seibu Shibuya), 2019 "reflection" (Seibu Shibuya), 2020-2021 "y-Generation" (Seibu Shibuya), 2022 "Trans⇔Form-transformation Shiteyuku Katachi" -” (Nihonbashi Takashimaya) and many other group exhibitions and art fairs. 2008 Geisai Museum #2 Yoshiko Mori Prize, 2008-2010 Mitsubishi Corporation Art Gate Program. "The wise man chooses trust over happiness" (written by Ryu Murakami) Design work.
Maya Koga
MASAYA KOGA
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1988. 2014 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Department of Crafts. 2015 Solo exhibition at Iriya Gallery (Tokyo). 2016 "Metal Engraving * War Achievement" (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store), 2017, 2018 "AKKA-Kanazawa Auction of Crafts and Art" (Ishikawa Prefectural Government Commemorative Shiinoki Guest House), 2019 "Wall 11㎡ Sculpture Exhibition" (Iriya Gallery), 2017, 2019, 2021 “KOUGEI Art Fair Kanazawa” and many other group exhibitions and art fairs. He has received numerous awards, including the 2013 Tokyo University of the Arts Ataka Prize. Installed at Park Homes Kitasenju Adore (Tokyo) in 2019.
Ryosuke Misawa
RYOSUKE MISAWA
Born in Fukui Prefecture in 1992. Graduated from the Rikkyo University Modern Psychology Department, Department of Film and Body. After working as a photographer, he has been active as a contemporary artist since 2020. Many solo exhibitions at Shibuya Tsutaya (Tokyo), Hankyu Men's Tokyo, Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore (Tokyo), and Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo. In 2021, he participated in many group exhibitions such as "Shibuya Style vol.15" (Seibu Shibuya), "Grand Pas de Deux" (Tokyu Plaza Ginza), and "Kibi" (What Cafe). 2021 Created a mural for the entrance of Daimaru Fujii (Kyoto). In 2022, he created a mural for JR Ueno Station at “Yamanote Line Museum x Ryosuke Misawa_Art Wall at Ueno Sta.”
Muta Yohi
YOCA MUTA
Born in Tokyo in 1981. In 2008, graduated from Goldsmiths School of Fine Arts, University of London, and in 2012, graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Kutaniyaki Technical Training Institute. Numerous solo exhibitions, including “Zukei Porcelain” (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store) in 2018, “Beauty Utensils” Publication Commemorative Exhibition (Maruzen Nihonbashi Store) in 2020, and “Eyes Utsuwa” (Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore) in 2021. 2011 “We who saw signs” (Singapore), 2019 “Dancing Kutani” (Taiwan), 2021 Takuo Nakamura and Yohi Muta two-person exhibition “Porcelain, Deviation, Living Room” (Ginza, Wako) Group exhibitions and participated in many art fairs.
Hiroki Nakano
HIROKI NAKANO
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1981. 2005 Graduated from Tama Art University, majoring in oil painting. 2016 “Water Manipulation” (fei art gallery), “Water Melody” (Toho Art), 2018 “Water Breathing” (Shinjuku Takashimaya), 2021 “Water Concerto” (Nihonbashi Takashimaya). 2017 “Art Fair Tokyo”, “Shinjuku Takashimaya Art Gallery 10th Anniversary – And Expanding” (Tokyo), 2018 “Small Art Christmas Exhibition” (Shinjuku Takashimaya), 2020 “Arts & Crafts for Dalí” (Morohashi) Participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs such as the Museum of Modern Art).
Ohtakiyo
OTA KIYOO
Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1981. 2005 Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University. 2007 Completed Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo. Many solo exhibitions such as “Skew” (Kasumi Yamato Gallery) in 2021 and “Cubes” (Gallery TK2) in 2022. 2021 ``SICF22'' (Spiral), ``Gift'' (What Cafe), ``Art Liberated Area Eats Nihonbashi'' (Tokyo) 2022 ``Power of Art'' (Daimaru Umeda), many group exhibitions and art fairs such as "Art Nagoya" Participate. Akari Image 2020 Light Design Competition Special Award, 2021 Tagboat Award Jury Special Award Hisashi Tenmyoya Award.
Masashi Sasaki
SHINJI SASAKI
Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1976. 1999 Graduated from Kyoto Junior College of Arts as a research student. In 2021, he held many solo exhibitions, including “A Tour of the Ganges River” (Takashimaya, Osaka). 2008 "The Nihonga" (The Museum of Kyoto), 2009, 2011-2017 "Nihonga/Kyo" (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, JR Osaka Mitsukoshi Isetan), 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019-2021 "Artist Group Wind" ( Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum), 2021 “NIHONGA en” (Kyoto Museum of Culture) and many other group exhibitions. 2012, 2021 Kaii Higashiyama Memorial Nikkei Nihonga Award. Received the 2017 Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Award Encouragement Award.
Kazumasa Seino
KAZUMASA SEINO
Born in Tokyo in 1979. In 2006, graduated from Tama Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, majoring in oil painting. In 2021, he will hold a solo exhibition, "The 9th 'What is Drawing' Exhibition Grand Prize Award Commemorative Kazumasa Seino Exhibition" (Galerie Shimon). 2016 "The 2nd Hoki Museum Grand Prize Exhibition" (Hoki Museum), 2017 "The 91st National Art Exhibition Painting Club Exhibition" (The National Art Center, Tokyo), 2019 "The 7th 'What is Drawing' Exhibition Semi-Grand Prize Participated in many group exhibitions such as the award commemorative two-person exhibition (Galerie Shimon).
Multicolored
SEKISAI
A unit consisting of Shin Obinata, Souya Eguchi, Ryoma Takamori, and Rina Kinoshita. It all started with research on special color expression using 3D printing at Keio University's Hiroya Tanaka Laboratory. Established in 2021. Participated in many group exhibitions such as “Furoshiki Tokyo Exhibition” in 2019 (Edo Sakuradori Underground Walkway, etc.) and “SICF22” in 2022 (Spiral / Tokyo). He has received many awards, including the 2020 Toyama Design Competition Grand Prix and CS Design Award Student Category Gold Award.
Chiko Takei
CHIKO TAKEI
Born in Tokyo in 1976. Graduated from Musashino Art University, Department of Japanese Painting. In 2017, he held many solo exhibitions, including at the Information and Culture Center of the Embassy of Japan in Belgium, and in 2018 at Shinjuku Takashimaya (Tokyo). 2014-2016 "Affordable Art Fair Hamburg" (Germany), "Affordable Art Fair Brussels" (Belgium), 2017-2018 "Affordable Art Fair Milan" (Italy), 2020 "LA Art Show" (USA), etc. Participated in many exhibitions and art fairs. 2021 artist group wind selection and many other awards.
Tartarus Japan
TARTAROS JAPAN
Born in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1969. Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Technical High School, Department of Crafts. Dropped out of Nihon University College of Art, Department of Fine Arts majoring in Sculpture. 2016 "Another Idol" (Nanatasu Gallery), 2018 "Conversion" (Rumpa Loompa), 2019 "God Paper" (Kinosho Kikaku), 2020 "Idea" (Minna no Gallery), 2021 "World exchange" (Tugboat), “Babel Again” (Contemporary Tokyo) and many other solo exhibitions. Participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs such as “ART021 – Shanghai” (China) in 2021.
Daiki Tsutamoto
DAIKI TSUTAMOTO
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1995. 2020 Graduated from Kobe Design University Graduate School of Art & Design.
2020 “Young Artist Whirlwind Art Art Art” (Matsuzakaya Nagoya), 2021 “The Power of Art” (Isetan Shinjuku), “Insupi Koreyan Exhibition” (Park Hotel Tokyo), “Dinosaur Exhibition” (Isetan) Urawa store) and many other group exhibitions. Received the 2019 New Generation Art Award Yoji Ikegami Award, 2020 Kobe Design University Graduation Exhibition Chaos President Award, IAG Awards Encouragement Award, Hakkendo Gallery Award, SICF21 Chiaki Hayashi Award.
Yu Uchida
YU UCHIDA
Born in Tokyo in 1979. 2011 Graduated from the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, majoring in crafts. 2019 "Summer Melt" (Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore), 2020 "Bon Voyage" (Smart Ship Gallery), "I am what I am" (Jill D'art Gallery), 2021 "Division" (Shinjuku Takashimaya, Osaka) Takashimaya) and many other solo exhibitions. Participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs, including the 2019 LA Art Show, the Infinity Japan 2019 Contemporary Art Show, the Asia Contemporary Art Show, and the 2020 Affordable Art Fair Milan.
Yujiro Ueno
YUJIRO UENO
Born in Kyoto in 1996. In 2021, completed the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts. Many solo exhibitions at Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts Special Exhibition Room in 2018, Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore (Tokyo) in 2021, Tokyo American Club Frederick Harris Gallery, etc. Participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs. Selected for the 2019-2020 Tuner Award. In 2020 Liquitex The Challenge Liquitex Award University Category, 2021 69th Tokyo University of the Arts Graduation / Completion Work Exhibition Early Dawn Award (work purchase), etc. 2019 Mitsubishi Corporation Art Gate Program Scholarship Student.
Yunori Yamamoto
YUKYO YAMAMOTO
Born in Kyoto in 1988. Graduated from Kyoto University of Art and Design in 2013. 2019 "faint noise" (+1art / Osaka), 2021 "Hojo no Hollow" (Kawashi Hotel / Kyoto), "Mosaic life" (Osaka Takashimaya, Shinjuku Takashimaya, Yonago Takashimaya, Nihonbashi Takashimaya), "Symbol" (Jay Many solo exhibitions such as Earl Nagoya Takashimaya / Aichi). Participated in many group exhibitions and art fairs. He has received many awards, including the 2014 Terada Art Award for Excellence, the 2020 Kyoto Japanese Painting New Exhibition Encouragement Award and Kyoto Mayor's Award, and the 2021 8th Triennale Toyohashi Shingo Hoshino Award Exhibition Semi-Grand Prize.
exhibition period
2022.10.22(Sat) - 2022.11.03(Thur)
venue
YUGEN Gallery
address
Token International Building 3F, 2-12-19 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours
Sat/Sun/Holidays 13:00-19:00
*Ends at 17:00 on the last day only
Writer's day
October 27 (Shinya Koga), October 29, October 30 (Yudai Kitaura)
closing day
Sunday, October 23rd
Admission fee
free
Notes
*Please note that the exhibition period and opening hours may change without notice depending on the situation.